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X843 RBD

2001 Audi A6

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,955 mi
Last recorded206,955 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX843 RBD
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 206,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bothside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothside (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 196,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 196,489 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 189,308 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

presenter adviced

Pass 2 Jan 2015 189,308 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

presenter adviced

Pass 1 Feb 2014 180,083 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

presenter adviced

Pass 12 Feb 2013 169,717 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 155,001 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 155,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 141,906 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 132,647 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 120,633 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres are worn

rear brake pads are worn

Fail 19 Jan 2009 120,467 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres are worn

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 25 Jan 2008 108,660 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s cv gaitor loosing grease

Pass 29 Jan 2007 96,920 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 83,882 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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X843 RBD is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 116,269 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X843 RBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X843 RBD is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 9 January 2001.

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